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The construction of the three buildings is the main component of the University's Phase III development. This phase of development will help Strathmore University double its built surface from 20,190 m2 to 41,190 m2. The number of seats in classrooms will increase from 2350 to 4350.

The new buildings will be built in keeping with the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification, which is a "Green Building" Rating System of the USA. It provides a suite of standards for environmentally sustainable construction.

The LEED certification demonstrates that a building is environmentally responsible, profitable and a healthy place to live and work. It also demonstrates an owner's commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility.

Access for the physically challenged has been catered for by having ramped access to the main entrance and lecture theatre located on the lower ground floor in case of a physically challenged lecturer. There are docking points created on the highest terrace of the lecture theatre for the physically challenged student and lifts have been provided to allow access to the upper floors. Each wet area has a WC and wash hand basin for the physically challenged

Some of the other unique characteristics of the new SU buildings

  • Harvesting and storage of all rain water collected from the roofs
  • Use of displacement ventilation systems that utilize air forced through ducts to cool down rooms without using expensive air conditioners
  • Expansive window areas to admit as much natural light as possible to reduce power consumption required for lighting rooms artificially during the day
  • Use of low wattage LED lights to reduce energy consumption
  • Use of renewable materials
  • Flexibility of the classrooms to increase and decrease the seating capacity as and when needed in order to maximize the use of built spaces
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